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Ahmed Raslan

Ottawa,Canada

Summary

I am an RF Engineer with an in-depth background in nonlinear RF device/circuit characterization, analysis modeling and extensive experience in microwave measurements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

System Architecture and Algorithm Engineer

Analog Devices
01.2021 - Current
  • Contributed to the development and enhancement of digital predistortion technology, improving its performance at Analog Devices
  • Proposed and implemented an AI-based approach to significantly enhance performance while reducing implementation costs for the next generation of digital predistortion technology
  • Initiated an R&D project focused on improving power amplifier efficiency and bandwidth for base stations

Postdoctoral fellow

University of Waterloo
01.2019 - 08.2019

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Waterloo
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Explained the fundamental concepts of electromagnetic fields and waves in ECE 375
  • Teaching Assistantship Award for teaching ECE 375 in the winter 2017 term
  • Taught RF and microwave circuits in ECE 473
  • Led laboratory experiments and guided students through exploring the basics of linear circuits in ECE 140

Research Assistant

University of Waterloo
01.2013 - 08.2013
  • Developing nonlinear compact and behavioral models for transistors and power amplifiers

Research Assistant

American University in Cairo
09.2011 - 12.2012
  • Responsible for designing wideband and multiband antennas using lumped elements and metamaterial unit cells

Education

Ph.D. - Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Waterloo
12.2018

M.Sc. - Electronics Engineering

the American University in Cairo
06.2013

B.Sc. - Electrical Engineering

Ain Shams Universiy
06.2011

Skills

  • A PhD in nonlinear modelling and characterization of RF nonlinear devices
  • Experience in RF measurements: nonlinear, pulsed, continuous-wave, load-pull, calibration routines
  • Excellent knowledge of MATLAB and Python with expertise in using them for RF measurement automation
  • In-depth understanding of microwave device, circuit and system level simulation (MATLAB, Keysight ADS, HFSS )
  • Excellent knowledge of neural networks and artificial intelligence using reinforcement learning
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Comfortable with working in self-initiated projects or as a part of a team
  • Python programming
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Written and oral communication

Relevant Projects And Skills

  • Self-Initiated Algorithmic Trading Software, Developed a multi-agent trading system that periodically retrieves candlestick data, processes it, and places trades based on monitored risk/reward criteria.
  • AI-Based Image Recognition System for Technical Analysis, Created an AI-based image recognition system to identify various technical analysis and candlestick patterns in stock market data.
  • Managed Personal Investment Portfolio, Managed a small-scale personal account in stocks, options (NASDAQ, NYSE), FOREX, and cryptocurrency markets for over eight years.

Publications

  • K. Chuang, H. Yektaii, N. Outaleb, A. Raslan, S. Bhal, and P. Forbes, Towards sustainable networks: attacking energy consumption in wireless infrastructure with novel technologies., IEEE Microwave Magazine, 24, 12, 2023, 44-59
  • M. Rejeb, A. Raslan, and S. Boumaiza, Phase calibration for coherent multi-harmonic modulated signal measurements using nonlinear vector network analyzer, 2016 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS), 2016
  • A. Raslan, and A. Safwat, N-Internal Port Design for Wide Band Electrically Small Antennas with Application for UHF Band, Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, IEEE, 61, 4431 - 4437, 2013
  • A. Raslan, A. Ibrahim, and A. Safwat, Resonant type antennas loaded with CRLH unit cell, Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE, 12, 23 – 26, 2013
  • A. Darwish, A. Bayba, A. Khorshid, A. Raslan, and H. Hung, Calculation of nonlinear junction temperature for semiconductor devices using linear temperature values, IEEE Transactions on Electronic Devices, 59, 2123-2128, 2012

Patents

  • Neural Volterra Digital Compensator with Feature and Envelop Neural Networks, Filed and Pending, Developed a novel digital predistortion system architecture inspired by artificial intelligence to enhance radio performance for future wireless systems.
  • Neural Volterra System Architecture for Nonlinear Wireless Systems, Filed and Pending, Proposed a fully digital implementation of the Neural Volterra concept, featuring an on-chip back-propagation algorithm for real-time adaptation.
  • Multi-Rate Multi-Stage Digital Compensator for Nonlinear Systems, Filed and Pending, Developed a generalized cascade digital predistortion architecture with multiple sample rates.
  • Methods and Apparatus for Multiple-Inputs Single-Output Power Amplifiers Efficiency and Bandwidth Enhancement, Filed and Pending, Developed a method to enhance the efficiency, bandwidth, and linearity of power amplifiers in base stations.
  • Digital Predistortion System Enhancement with Dynamic Operations, Filed and Pending, Proposed a new architecture to model the dynamic behavior of power amplifiers.
  • Generalized digital compensator for wireless systems, Filed, 18/361,697, 09/12/24

Timeline

System Architecture and Algorithm Engineer

Analog Devices
01.2021 - Current

Postdoctoral fellow

University of Waterloo
01.2019 - 08.2019

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Waterloo
12.2016 - 08.2017

Research Assistant

University of Waterloo
01.2013 - 08.2013

Research Assistant

American University in Cairo
09.2011 - 12.2012

M.Sc. - Electronics Engineering

the American University in Cairo

B.Sc. - Electrical Engineering

Ain Shams Universiy

Ph.D. - Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Waterloo
Ahmed Raslan